Consumer advocacy site Elliott.org recently published a wild customer-no service story on Expedia you have to hear to believe. Clark shares what happened and why you need to be careful with AI results. Also, Americans waste 53 pounds of food every year. That adds up to more than $300!
Plus, Christa shares your #AskClark questions and Clark gives his take. All this and more on the April 16, 2025, episode of The Clark Howard Show.
00:00 - Intro
00:58 - Full Show: New AI Warning
06:40 - Ask Clark - The Mode phone claims you can earn money by using it and even own part of the company. Is this a legit deal or too good to be true? (Jennifer in Michigan)
08:30 - Ask Clark - I’ve received class action settlements as $1 virtual credit cards, but they’re impossible to use. No online store lets me split payments, and I can't even retrieve the card number. Any way to redeem these? (Micah in Maine)
10:35 - Ask Clark - Am I better off collecting travel points for flights and upgrades or getting 2% cash back with my Citi Double Cash card? (James in Oklahoma)
12:47 - Don’t Make This $330/Year Restaurant Mistake
16:55 - Ask Clark - I received a Cash App debit card with my maiden name (which I haven’t used in 20+ years) and the wrong state. I don’t have a Cash App account. When I called support, they hung up when I said I’d record the call. How can I report or cancel this? (Heather in Mississippi)
19:49 - Ask Clark - My wife and I are flying to Vietnam in January. When should we book to get the best deal? (Bob in Georgia)
23:52 - Ask Clark - I own a condo (studs out) with a USAA policy covering $500K. How do I determine the right amount of interior coverage? (Ann in Tennessee)
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